Senior Media Advisor

• Commence immediately in this AS06/7 equivalent temporary role
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values your contribution
• Work on diverse and impactful projects that benefit the community and the state

Join a dynamic team and drive proactive and reactive media strategies in this highly sought-after department.

Your new company
This State Government department in South Australia is responsible for delivering a range of services and programs to the community. They are looking for a Senior Media Advisor to join their team immediately on a temporary basis, with the possibility of extension.

Your new role
Are you an experienced and creative media professional looking for a short-term contract opportunity? Do you have excellent writing, editing and online content skills? Can you deliver effective media and communication strategies for a range of projects and initiatives?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a dynamic and collaborative marketing and communications team as a Media Advisor. You will be responsible for developing, managing and executing proactive media strategies that showcase the work the Department delivers for the community.

You will also provide an effective and responsive media management service, build and maintain key media relationships, produce high quality copywriting for various communication mediums, and deliver engaging online content for social channels and websites.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in journalism, communications, public relations or a related discipline
• Sound political awareness and judgement around potential risks, ensuring relevant stakeholders are notified
• Demonstrated experience in media relations ideally in a Government setting
• Proven ability to write in a variety of styles and formats for a broad range of audiences across different media platforms
• High-level skills in online content creation, social media management and web publishing
• Sound knowledge of media monitoring and evaluation tools and techniques
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• The ability to hold an NPC and DHS WWCC

What you'll get in return
In return, you will have the opportunity to be part of a leading Government department continuously improving the Department's image, and mitigating risk in this busy media role.

Temporary and Contract workers through Hays also enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

• Weekly pay cycles
• Nominated choice of superannuation fund
• Online timesheet submission and approval
• No hidden fees or costs for our services
• Regular contact with your consultant throughout the duration of your assignment

What you need to do now

Your Marketing and Communications expert, Sonia Diestel-Feddersen is recruiting this exciting vacancy. For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Sonia Diestel-Feddersen on 8231 3688 or ***************@hays.com.au

If this position isn't quite right, however you are immediately available seeking temporary work in the areas of: Marketing, Communications, Events, Video Production, Graphic Design, Digital, Content Creation, Web Content Writing or Media Relations please feel free to get in touch to register for temporary work.

Hays is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture and encourages our clients in their planning and promoting around diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. Hays recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our clients in delivering a diverse workforce.